Assistant Operations Manager

MEI Rigging & Crating•Chantilly, VA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

MEI Rigging & Crating is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to join their team. The company has grown significantly since its founding in the early 1990s and is a leading provider of rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, mechanical installation, industrial storage, crating, and export packing services across the United States. MEI values integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results, and is dedicated to developing its employees through training and support. This role is crucial for managing the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient scheduling and dispatch of crews and equipment, and maintaining a high standard of service across various industries.

Requirements

HS diploma with continuing education in Business, Project or Construction Management or related degree a plus.
Minimum two (2) years proven dispatching and/or operations experience or comparable field preferably within the rigging, crane, logistics, or transportation industry.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in Microsoft Office Applications.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Prior supervisory background or knowledge preferred.
Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with all levels of staff.
Ability to make judgement calls, problem-solve, or act with limited information.
Ability to manage multiple people, job sites, and/or resources simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal, management, supervisory and project management skills.
Highly self-directed and motivated.
Ability to excel and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of DOT regulations preferred.
Embraces company Values, Vision, Mission, and Culture.
Possess creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Standard office environment including work at a computer terminal.
Work can involve extended periods of sitting and walking and lifting up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to drive to customer job sites and walk, stand, and move around customer job sites.
Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment.
Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism.
Take pride in your work and in the company.
Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Nice To Haves

Continuing education in Business, Project or Construction Management or related degree.
Prior supervisory background or knowledge.
Knowledge of DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

Scheduling and assignment of rigging crews to jobs based on customer requirements and DOT regulations.
Ensuring rental and MEI owned equipment and tools are assigned to crews per job requirements and scheduled for maintenance.
Planning, coordinating, and scheduling work crews and equipment, including travel and load times.
Assigning and dispatching work crews daily to job sites and yard projects, ensuring employees are matched to jobs based on their skill sets.
Utilizing computer skills to dispatch/assign equipment and tools, and scheduling equipment repairs.
Preparing, organizing, and distributing job-related paperwork, including change orders, crew/equipment assignments, safety documents, and JHAs.
Performing data entry for labor and equipment into software applications and Excel.
Monitoring, reviewing, editing, and approving employee timecards and payroll.
Updating the dispatch job board daily with pending and confirmed jobs.
Coordinating, tracking, and scheduling the drop-off and pick-up of all equipment and rentals.
Communicating daily with job foremen and drivers for scheduling and dispatch efficiency.
Overseeing all activities of the rigging operation, from job site management to crew dispatching.
Developing, planning, and implementing schedules for the rigging crew in alignment with customer direction.
Participating in the hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of rigging crew members.
Working closely with safety personnel on safety training, accident/injury investigations, and reporting of equipment or property damage incidents.
Consistently demonstrating professional conduct representative of MEI's corporate mission, vision, and values.